Barracuda

Numbers Matching: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

The “pony car” market was starting to decline in sales by the time Plymouth redesigned the Barracuda in 1970. And the addition of the similar Dodge Challenger that year didn’t help much. Chrysler would exit that business in 1974,… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

The collector car hobby is sometimes misunderstood; many believe that to collect old cars requires a trust fund and a staff mechanic, but as we here at Barn Finds know, that is absolutely not the case. Some of the… more»

Original 340: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project

Back in 1970, things were still looking bright for the muscle car market, when the third and final generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced.  However, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, everything from rising insurance… more»

Worth Saving? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. With a new E-body platform, sales increased by 50% over the previous Valiant-based model. Just a year later, demand would drop by two-thirds as the “pony car” market had… more»

Matching Numbers Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

At a glance, this could be one of those “wow” cars. But when you dive deeper into the collection of photos, you can see that this original 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda needs a restoration. Though nearly 50,000 Barracudas were produced… more»

1 of 501: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project

This may be a rare 1971 Plymouth Barracuda though it’s in a mess today. That was a down year for the car in terms of production numbers and just 500 or so ‘Cudas were produced with a 383 cubic… more»

Restomod Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Hoping to catch up to the popular Ford Mustang, Chrysler gave the Plymouth Barracuda an all-new platform, the E-body, in 1970. It would be shared with the Dodge Challenger, a new product that year. Sales would rise by 50%… more»

Pink Project: 1973 Plymouth Cuda

In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was riding high with its best sales numbers in years based on a new platform. Less than five years later, it was gone, a victim of changing market conditions and demand. This 1973 edition… more»

Rusty Roller: Last Year 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Plymouth Barracuda shed its heritage with the Valiant compact in 1970. That came in the form of a new E-body platform the “pony car” would share with the new Dodge Challenger. The public’s response was strong, and sales… more»

Original Color, Original Interior: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»

The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»

Two-Owner Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Ask a group of Mopar enthusiasts what their favorite era is for the Barracuda, and many will probably choose the third and final generation, those beautiful E-Bodies that Plymouth produced between 1970 and 1974.  It’s understandable why these are… more»

‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»

1 Of 3: Shriners 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

The Shriners have been around for more than 150 years now, assisting the ill and especially focusing on helping children nowadays whose parents are financially challenged to pay for their healthcare.  With a system like this in place, the… more»

No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period.  It’s been owned… more»

One Family Slant Six: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»

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